top of page
Talent Acquisition


Why One Onboarding Session Is Never Enough
Onboarding is often treated as a single session, but real employee success comes from ongoing reinforcement. This post explores why new hires need layered learning, manager follow-ups, and structured check-ins to build true understanding and confidence beyond day one.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 126 min read


How to Welcome a New Hire in your Team?
A new hire walks in, joins the video call, or opens their laptop on day one, and everyone is trying to be welcoming. The manager says a few cheerful words, the team gives quick hellos, and then the moment gets quiet because nobody is quite sure what happens next. That awkwardness is not usually about the person. It usually happens because the introduction was treated like a quick announcement instead of the first step in helping someone become part of the team. A good introdu

Brittney Simpson
Jun 107 min read


Common Background Check Mistakes Founders Must Avoid
A background check is more than a final hiring step. It is a structured decision making process. This post breaks down how founders can tie checks to job relevance, follow compliance rules, avoid common mistakes, and make fair, consistent hiring decisions without over relying on reports.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 97 min read


How to Do Reference Checks That Don’t Waste Your Time
Reference checks should not be a quick formality. They should help you understand how a candidate actually works beyond interviews. This post shows how to ask better questions, spot real patterns, and use insights to make stronger hiring decisions.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 87 min read


Countering a Job Offer: What You Should Know
A job offer counteroffer is not just pushback, it is information. Learn how to evaluate candidate requests, protect pay structures, and respond with clarity and confidence without losing strong talent.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 77 min read


Job Offer Letter Tips for New Candidates
Most offer letters are sent too quickly and end up creating avoidable confusion later. This post breaks down what should actually be included, from compensation clarity to conditions, benefits, and work expectations, so your offer letters set the right foundation before day one.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 67 min read


Why Hiring Feels So Hard Right Now
Hiring today is not harder because of a talent shortage alone. It often comes down to outdated hiring processes. From job descriptions to timelines and compensation transparency, small shifts can make a big difference in attracting and securing strong candidates.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 55 min read


Should You Ever Rehire a Former Employee?
The message comes in on a Monday morning. A former employee, someone who left on good terms about a year ago, wants to know if there might be room to come back. Your first instinct is probably relief. Your second instinct should be a few careful questions. Boomerang Employees Are More Common Than You Think The boomerang employee, someone who leaves an organization and later returns, is increasingly common and increasingly studied. Research has consistently found that a signif

Brittney Simpson
Jun 45 min read


Hiring for Potential: When It Works, When It Doesn't, and How to Tell the Difference
Hiring for potential can unlock strong long-term team members, but only when the role, timing, and support structure are truly ready for it.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 35 min read


How to Extend a Verbal Job Offer the Right Way
A strong verbal job offer sets the tone for the entire employment relationship. Learn how to structure the conversation, handle responses, and avoid common mistakes that can impact a candidate’s decision.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 25 min read


What Can You Do When a Competitor Poaches Your Employees?
Competitor poaching isn’t just about recruiter calls—it’s a signal about retention risks inside your organization. This post explores why reactive fixes like counter-offers often fail and what leaders can do instead to build stronger, more durable employee retention.

Brittney Simpson
May 116 min read


The Link Between Talent Management and Business Continuity
Strong systems matter, but people matter more. Talent management isn’t just hiring and development, it’s safeguarding your business from dependency on a single individual and preparing your team for seamless continuity.

Brittney Simpson
Apr 106 min read


Do Your Job Titles Actually Match The Responsibilities
When job titles don’t match real responsibilities, it can lead to frustration, burnout, and turnover. Here’s how to spot role misalignment early and fix it before it impacts your team.

Brittney Simpson
Jul 23, 20254 min read


Maximize Your Hiring Strategy
Hiring the right people is getting harder, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This post breaks down how to refine your hiring strategy so you can attract better candidates, improve your process, and build a stronger, more aligned team.

Brittney Simpson
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings: Understanding the Difference and Knowing When to Use Each
Recruiting the right talent starts with effective communication. Two key tools in this process are job descriptions and job postings....

Brittney Simpson
Apr 21, 20252 min read


New Year, New Business Aspirations (How HR Can Help)
The New Year is a time of fresh starts and ambitious goals. As a business leader, you’re likely mapping out strategies to grow your...

Brittney Simpson
Feb 6, 20255 min read


How to Attract Top Talent in the Post-Holiday Job Market
As the holiday season winds down, businesses face a critical hiring period: the post-holiday job market. With candidates refreshed from...

Brittney Simpson
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Pre-Employment Engagement is Risky - When Eager Turns Illegal
The line between enthusiastic pre-boarding and unauthorized work is thinner than many realize. As HR professionals, we've all been there...

Brittney Simpson
Jan 10, 20254 min read


Revamping Employee Onboarding
Tips for Success in the New Year Onboarding is your chance to make a lasting first impression with new hires. A strong onboarding process...

Brittney Simpson
Nov 24, 20241 min read
Starting the New Year Strategically
As 2025 approaches, the workplace continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Between shifting employee expectations, technological...

Brittney Simpson
Nov 24, 20243 min read
bottom of page
